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Celebrating Love & Beauty: Alicia & Joel's Wedding

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It's always a great privilege to help an industry insider celebrate that special day. The June wedding of Details Details planner, Alicia Townsend, and the love of her life, Joel, was particularly touching and wonderfully unique. The almond groves of Alicia's family farm in Bakersfield provided the perfect setting to commemorate the couple's love, while showcas ing nature's beauty and Alicia's passion for style and design. Alicia, wearing Vera Wang, savors a quiet moment The gorgeous bridal party Men with serious style White Lilac's tribute to love and rustic beauty   Alicia and her amazing floral and event designer, White Lilac, wove wonderful creative details into her day�some elegant, others whimsical � a breathtaking wed ding alta r overflowing with flowers, lovely AJ monograms de corat ing our serving trays, fabulous chandeliers lighting the reception , utterly charming escort card drinks. Zesty lemonade pre-ceremony A refreshing white wine sangria wit...

While We Wait for Another Season of Downton Abbey

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As the last episode of Downton Abbey Season 3 fast approaches, we avid fans are asking, �How will we console ourselves while we await Season 4?� Well, being English, I was raised on the notion that a nice cup of tea can put anything�small or large�to rights. What better way to keep the excitement of Downton alive than an afternoon tea with fellow Abbey Acolytes sharing their theories and questions? Will Dan Stevens, our beloved Matthew, return for another go? Will baby Sybil grow up to marry little Charlie one day? Will there be a Downton: The Early Years featuring the young Violet? Since this last season was all about adapting to life in the rapidly changing world, I suggest a party menu featuring afternoon tea foods that combine traditional English heritage with contemporary tastes.   AFTERNOON TEA Dainty Sandwiches english cucumber watercress over sweet butter with a touch of celery walnut crumb smoked salmon dill with lemon caper butter roast beef spring onions with hors...

A Spectacular New Year's Eve Wedding in the Sky

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The GG! team celebrated the end of 2012 in the best of all possible ways - with a stunning wedding on the 32nd floor of the AT&T building in downtown Los Angeles, partnering with event planner extraordinaire Alicia Townsend of About Details Details. Erica and Ted's New Year's Eve "wedding in the sky" was a feast for the senses - sparkling views of the city, soft lavender lighting, plush white sofas, a ceiling dripping with exotic flowers and glass bubbles, colorful Lion Dance symbolizing happiness and longevity and an adventurous menu with tastes from Asia and beyond. West Coast Music preparing to wow the guests Breathtaking design and floral by White Lilac LOVE Martini silver tequila, blood orange and pomegranate nectars chile citrus foam As a preview, guests savored Caesar Salad Parmesan Cones, Spinach Chicken Fortune Cookies and Fig and Prosciutto Crostini, while a series of "LOVE" stations featuring warming soups, Asian specialties and traditional fa...

WINTER WEDDING BEACHSIDE

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As the days get chillier and the winds grow stronger, we Southern Californians sometimes need a quick reminder how lucky we are year round with such beautiful weather! As the Eastern Coast gets "Whiter", our Californian beaches just seem to get prettier! I couldn't resist sharing one of my favorite weddings of the year because of its intimacy, beauty and all around LOVE that filled the air! On a beautiful day in December, two people in love decided to celebrate this sacred day with their closest family and friends. So close to the holidays, with family in town, they couldn't think of a better time for such a celebration. Guests were welcomed with cocktails to kick off the festivities with a Hibiscus Sparkle: a delicious mix of wild hibiscus flower, vodka, with a float of pink champagne and a Vanilla Ginger Margarita: silver tequila, domaine de canton and vanilla agave. LOVE STATION Rustic Bread + Brie en Croute + Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto + Twisted Cheese Straws + ...